What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Mens' Basketbal Coach position at Northern State University?
Posting Text
Northern State University is looking for a dynamic leader who will elevate this successful Division II program to consistently compete for conference, regional, and national championships. NSU has a rich tradition of excellence in men’s basketball and unprecedented community support.
Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, sponsors 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC).
The Head Coach responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Leading a competitive NCAA Division II men’s basketball program
- Day to day operations of the program, practice and season planning
- Recruitment of qualified student-athletes
- Academic success of student-athletes
- Game preparation and strategy
- Player development
- Game scheduling, travel coordination
- Budget management
- Equipment purchasing
- Hiring and managing assistant coaches
- Organizing camps and clinics in support of the Men’s Basketball program
- Adherence to NSIC and NCAA rules and regulations
- Fundraising and general administrative duties
- Other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Athletics
Qualifications :
Posting Date 02 / 24 / 2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 03 / 03 / 2025 Advertised Salary Depends on Experience Duration of the Term 11 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100% Work Hours Varies Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends / Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations About Northern State University : Northern is one of 16-member institutions of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Through generous donor support, Northern has transformed its athletic facilities in recent years. As of July 2021, more than $60 million has been raised for the Educational Impact Campaign, a transformational project that has resulted in a $40 million on-campus regional sports complex, including the new Dacotah Bank Stadium for football and Koehler Hall of Fame softball field, opening in August 2021. It has also resulted in a state-of-the-art football practice and soccer competition facility, the $6.5 million Athletic and Recreation Fields, which was completed in October 2018.
Numerous facility improvements have also been made to the Barnett Center, including a $525,000 renovation to Wachs Arena and Don Meyer Court in 2019, which involved removing the entire concrete floor of the arena and replacing with a new maple, Robbins MVP parquet style floor that is level with the track surface. Also, $800,000 in technology upgrades were finished in 2019, including a new center-hung Daktronics 4-sided videoboard display, the largest collegiate center-hung in the state of South Dakota.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.
Salary : $525,000 - $800,000
